Imagine a tiny particle, so small you can't see it with the naked eye. This particle is made of platinum, a metal known for its catalytic superpowers. Scientists placed this nanoparticle on a tiny carbon electrode and dipped it into a solution containing hydrazine, a compound with the chemical formu
Biliary tract cancers (BTCs) are a group of cancers that are becoming more common and harder to treat. These cancers are tricky because they have different genetic makeups, making it hard to find the right treatment. Doctors have been looking into the genetic makeup of these cancers to find better w
Imagine living in a long-term care facility with dementia. Now, imagine doing it with hearing and vision loss. It's a tough situation, right? Unfortunately, this is a common reality for many residents with dementia (RwD) in long-term care (LTC) facilities. These sensory losses can make daily life ev
Menopause is a challenging phase for many women, marked by a variety of symptoms. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment, its potential side effects have sparked interest in alternative remedies. One such remedy is Cheonggukjang, a traditional Korean fermented soybean product.
Ticks are a huge problem for cattle farmers. They cause big losses and can even kill animals. One way to fight them is by using a special type of medicine called macrocyclic lactones (MLs). These medicines are important because they help control tick populations. But there's a catch: ticks can becom
Imagine this: The State Department was all set to buy some fancy armored electric vehicles from Elon Musk's Tesla. The plan was for a whopping $400 million. But then, the Trump administration stepped in and hit the pause button. The reason? Some big news about the deal came out. At firs
A$AP Rocky's trial for a firearm assault case reached its closing arguments on Thursday. The prosecution painted Rocky as the main antagonist in a street fight that allegedly ended with real gunshots on a Hollywood street corner three years ago. The defense argued that the prosecution failed to prov
Nanoparticles, or NPs, are tiny particles used in medicine to deliver drugs. Their shape can greatly affect how they work in the body. Scientists looked at three different shapes: spheres, worms, and bubbles, all loaded with a special light-sensitive drug called chlorin e6. They wanted to see how th
Breast cancer is a scary diagnosis, but there are many ways to fight it. One type is ERBB2-positive breast cancer, which used to be called HER2-positive. Doctors have been looking for ways to make treatment easier for patients with this type of cancer. They want to find markers in the body that can
The State Department has paused its plans to purchase armored electric vehicles. This decision comes after news broke that the $400 million contract was likely to be awarded to Tesla. Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, is a notable supporter of President Trump. The State Department quickly denied any favo
